President Biden Issues Remarks on Tropical Storm Henri and the Evacuation Operation in Afghanistan
August 24, 2021
August 24, 2021
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- President Biden issued the following remarks on Aug. 22, 2021, on Tropical Storm Henri and the evacuation operation in Afghanistan:
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THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. After a series of meetings throughout the weekend with my national security team, I want to update the American people on our ongoing evacuation operation in Afghanistan.
But first, I just was briefed by the FEMA Administrator, who is here with me today -- Ms. Criswell . . .
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THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. After a series of meetings throughout the weekend with my national security team, I want to update the American people on our ongoing evacuation operation in Afghanistan.
But first, I just was briefed by the FEMA Administrator, who is here with me today -- Ms. Criswell . . .